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Interesting Information and Facts -
Why do
different fish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage
or "limb" of a fish. Fins are used for directing, stabilizing,
or propelling the different fish species in water. Numbers of
fins vary between fish species, but there are usually seven.
Each of the fins on a fish are designed to perform a specific
function:
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Dorsal fins -
The dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. Dorsal fins lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins.
The ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes.
Ventral fins lend stability in
swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. Caudal fins propel through the water.
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Anal fins. The
Anal fin is located on the anus area of fishes. Anal fins lend stability in swimming.
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Pectoral fins.
The Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes.
Pectoral fins are for locomotion and side
to side movement
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Adipose fins.
The Adipose fin is an extra fleshy fin on the back behind
the dorsal fin as in salmons, smelts, and lanterns to lend stability in swimming.
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Cephalic fins:
The cephalic fin are the "horns" of manta rays and
close relations
Fish Species
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Interesting
Information and facts
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Facts about
Fish Species - How are different fishes species identified? Why are
they slimy?
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Important Species Facts and info - How do you identify the sex of a
particular species?
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Species Facts
and Info - Why do most have gills? - Why do
different fish species have fins?
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Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond,
Clowns, Kois, Betas
(Bettas), Gold Fish (Goldfish),
Star, Angels, Puffers, Discus, Piranhas, Rainbow,
Parrots, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones, Corals
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